As a highly stylized 1950s-type pop crooner, Italy's Patrizio Buanne has already conquered much of Europe and Asia with his platinum-selling debut album "The Italian" (Universal).
April 10, 2007 (Press Release) --
Now he's set to conquer America with his sexy Italian demeanor and passionate vocals via an 18-city tour that brings him to the Chicago Theatre tonight. For Patrizio (he generally goes by the single moniker), 28, is not at all about the classics (Josh Groban) or opera (Andrea Bocelli) or crossover (Il Divo). Think Frank Sinatra meets Tom Jones and you have Patrizio. The suave, one-time professional interpreter (he's fluent in six languages) talked about his passion for making beautiful music -- Italian-style.
Q. What was it like to record your first album with a full orchestra at the iconic Abbey Road Studio?
A. I was so excited I didn't know where to start. This was the home of the Beatles; it is a living museum to the greatest pop music in history. It was like standing in front of a candy store, it was that sweet. Or more like standing in front of a beautiful woman -- it's such a sweet sensation you don't know where you want to start [nibbling] first.
Q. Speaking of nibbling, when did the music bug bite you?
A. I was always singing since I was a very young child. There were parties at our house or visitors would stop by and they would ask me to sing a song. I entered many local karaoke competitions in Naples or Rome [laughs] where you would win a bottle of wine or some such. I would sing in school with my friends in this little band we put together. Always we would sing American or Italian pop songs.
Q. Since you brought up your adoration for women, I'm sure the ladies would like to know if you're available.
A. I had a girlfriend for two years but it broke apart because together means being together, and we were not. My music meant I had to travel a lot and that is impossible for a relationship. But I adore women. What really interests me in a woman is when she is interested in the real me -- the guy who snores at night and who loves to cook. Above all, a woman must understand the deep passion I have for my music.
Q. You've been called "the new voice of Italian pop music." What does that mean to you?
A. Many people think that Italian music is just opera or classical music. That's like saying Italian food is just pizza and pasta. I want people to experience the Italian pop songbook, which is a lot more than "O Sole Mio." Ricky Martin is the voice of Puerto Rico. Julio Iglesias is the voice of Spain. I am the voice of Italy. It was the fashion in the 1960s that many love songs in America were covers of Italian songs. "You Don't Have to Say you Love Me" was a big t for Dusty Springfield, but it was first a hit in Italy for Pino Donaggio. "Quando Quando Quando" is an Italian song.
Source: http://www.msn.com
Q. What was it like to record your first album with a full orchestra at the iconic Abbey Road Studio?
A. I was so excited I didn't know where to start. This was the home of the Beatles; it is a living museum to the greatest pop music in history. It was like standing in front of a candy store, it was that sweet. Or more like standing in front of a beautiful woman -- it's such a sweet sensation you don't know where you want to start [nibbling] first.
Q. Speaking of nibbling, when did the music bug bite you?
A. I was always singing since I was a very young child. There were parties at our house or visitors would stop by and they would ask me to sing a song. I entered many local karaoke competitions in Naples or Rome [laughs] where you would win a bottle of wine or some such. I would sing in school with my friends in this little band we put together. Always we would sing American or Italian pop songs.
Q. Since you brought up your adoration for women, I'm sure the ladies would like to know if you're available.
A. I had a girlfriend for two years but it broke apart because together means being together, and we were not. My music meant I had to travel a lot and that is impossible for a relationship. But I adore women. What really interests me in a woman is when she is interested in the real me -- the guy who snores at night and who loves to cook. Above all, a woman must understand the deep passion I have for my music.
Q. You've been called "the new voice of Italian pop music." What does that mean to you?
A. Many people think that Italian music is just opera or classical music. That's like saying Italian food is just pizza and pasta. I want people to experience the Italian pop songbook, which is a lot more than "O Sole Mio." Ricky Martin is the voice of Puerto Rico. Julio Iglesias is the voice of Spain. I am the voice of Italy. It was the fashion in the 1960s that many love songs in America were covers of Italian songs. "You Don't Have to Say you Love Me" was a big t for Dusty Springfield, but it was first a hit in Italy for Pino Donaggio. "Quando Quando Quando" is an Italian song.
Source: http://www.msn.com
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